Above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum.

Above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum.

• A. GV 26
• B. GV 27
• C. GV 25
• D. GV 24

Answer: (A)

This question tests precise midline placement on the philtrum. The described spot—above the upper lip, on the midline, at the boundary between the upper third and the rest of the philtrum—matches the classic location of Governing Vessel point 26 (Renzhong). It sits at the center of the philtrum, at that upper-third boundary, which is why this point is the correct pick. The other options are located in different landmarks (such as higher on the head or at the tip of the nose) and do not correspond to this philtral boundary.

This question tests precise midline placement on the philtrum. The described spot—above the upper lip, on the midline, at the boundary between the upper third and the rest of the philtrum—matches the classic location of Governing Vessel point 26 (Renzhong). It sits at the center of the philtrum, at that upper-third boundary, which is why this point is the correct pick. The other options are located in different landmarks (such as higher on the head or at the tip of the nose) and do not correspond to this philtral boundary.